UniversitiesUK Universities and Colleges with Degree Awarding powers
On this page you will find a contact list of UK educational institutions that
can officially award degrees. These universities and higher education colleges
are referred to as 'recognised bodies' and have been granted degree awarding
powers by a Royal Charter or an Act of Parliament.
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) publishes this information
and relevant updates on its website.

If the educational institution you have chosen does not appear on this list,
you should check its credentials with the DfES or contact your nearest
British Council office for more advice. Regrettably some non-recognised
institutions offer 'bogus' degrees.
Click here to read the official warning.

There are approximately 300 educational institutions which do no possess
degree awarding powers but provide legitimate courses leading to a degree from
a 'recognised body'. They are called 'listed bodies'. To view a list, please
click here.

London Guildhall University(From
August 2002, merging with the University of North London to form London
Metropolitan University)
133 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QA
Telephone +44 (0) 20 7320 1111
Fax +44 (0) 20 7320 1163
E-mail [email protected]